20-Min Kalua Pork Sliders
Shredded pork shoulder dressed in a smoky, salty glaze, piled onto buttery toasted rolls with quick-pickled cabbage. Hawaiian comfort food that tastes like a luau but takes 20 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss cabbage with vinegar, a pinch of salt, and let it sit while you assemble.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium. Add pork and soy sauce, breaking it up gently.
Step 3
Warm the pork, stirring occasionally, until the edges brown slightly and surface looks glossy, ~4 minutes.
Step 4
Wipe the skillet clean. Butter both sides of each roll halves and toast cut-side down until golden, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Stack pork on bottom halves, top with pickled cabbage and roll tops.
Step 6
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or 12-inch nonstick pan
- spoon or wooden spatula
- cutting board (for rolls)
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